Sales Apprentice Review

by Sage

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I work on our Lead Desk, allocating leads to our PSM's. I also manage our inbound line and manage our Practice Solutions Team.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes, I have learnt a lot about Account Management, nurturing clients and managing expectations. I have also learnt a lot about the sales cycle and marketing cycle.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the work but with regards to the Apprenticeship, I think it is too meticulous and should consist of more to do with my role. I enjoy it however and will qualify in July.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think the structure of the Apprenticeship could've been more co-ordinated from the trainer's point of view. Although there has been Covid, I have been with the provider for 2 years and have only met them in person once. Other than that, it has been good.

6/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive great support from Sage. My manager has supported me a lot with my career development and also support throughout Covid. Sage also introduced well-being days late last year allowing us to take time away from work. Great stuff.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I receive a good level of support and I know if I need help then I will get it. We didn't get a regimented schedule in terms of one day per week but it has been supported. I enjoy the apprenticeship but the on the job work more.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It definitely has its benefits in terms of the sales/marketing cycle etc but a lot of the theories dont fully match up to the job that I do. A lot of the theories are around a hard sell when I work in Acc Management and nurture clients.

7/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes, due to covid we havent been able to do as many but prior to the pandemic, we had a football team, we would have regular parties, drinks together, we would do total warrior and it is a very inclusive place to be.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Sage to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great company to work for, extremely supportive and will help you develop your career if you show them the effort.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sage?

Prepare knowledge on the company prior, be confident in your ability and confident you're the best fit for the company. Work harder than everyone around you and try to stand out from the crowd. Do something different and innovate your application.